Infrastructure Bill

CONTACT MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE FOR THEIR SUPPORT OF THE
INFRASTRUCTURE BILL

The Alabama House of Representatives is expected to
begin consideration of HB 487, by Rep. Bill Poole, R-Tuscaloosa. HB 487 is
legislation that will provide much-needed additional funding to enhance and
improve Alabama’s transportation system at both the state and local levels by
increasing the state gasoline and diesel fuel tax.

Our crumbling infrastructure is an issue that affects all 67
counties and every single city in the state. Contact your legislator
today and let them know that now is the time to address infrastructure in
Alabama which will enhance economic development and public safety. Our
legislators cannot continue to ignore Alabama’s crumbling infrastructure.

Counties and cities will receive funding from a $1.2 billion
bond issue for improving and replacing roads and bridges with emphasis on
safety, bridges replacement, and the enhancement of the state’s neglected
Farm-to-Market Road System. The state Department of Transportation will receive
funding from a $1.2 billion bond issue for state-maintained highways and
bridges to enhance safety, improve congestion and connectivity, and increase
Alabama’s economic competitiveness.

HB 487 also will provide the state and local governments
with money to match and leverage any funding provided from the anticipated
federal infrastructure program that is a priority of the Trump administration.
President Trump recently said, “We’re not going to give the money to states
unless they can prove that they can be ready, willing and able to start the
project.”Tell your legislator you expect Alabama to be ready.(Click here to find your legislator)
Let your House member know that it has been 25 years
since Alabama last increased its infrastructure investment, and we can’t wait
any longer. Ask them to support HB 487.

Update: HB 487 was introduced to the house by Rep. William Poole in session on Tuesday, April 18, 2017.